Oysters Thermidor

Seasonal native oysters served in shells with a rich cream sauce, mustard, parmesan, and sautéed samphire.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 522.1 kcals 2088.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 11.2 grams 44.8 grams
Fat 43.9 grams 175.4 grams
Protein 19.6 grams 78.2 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
1
tbsp
Dijon Mustard
to taste
Dairy
55
g
140
ml
2
piece
55
g
Parmesan
finely grated
Liquids
1
tbsp
140
ml
NutsSeeds
1
tbsp
Parsley
chopped fresh
Seafood
24
piece
Oysters
native, in their shells
Vegetables
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
200
g
Samphire
to serve

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Open the oysters carefully and retain their juice.
  • Melt butter in a pan and cook the chopped shallot gently.
  • Add vermouth, oyster juice, and stocks, then reduce liquid by two thirds.
  • Stir in cream and reduce the volume by half.
  • Place oysters and a little sauce into cleaned shells and bake for 2 minutes.
  • Whisk mustard, egg yolks, parsley, and half the parmesan into the remaining sauce.
  • Pour the sauce over the oysters and sprinkle with remaining parmesan.
  • Boil samphire in salted water for 2 minutes until tender.
  • Grill the oysters until glazed and serve with the drained samphire.